Senior Geophysicist

VINARCO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geophysical services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to identify and optimize development opportunities through seismic interpretation and analysis. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of relevant experience in geophysics and geology. Responsibilities include prospect evaluation, supporting drilling operations, and providing progress reports to management. This role invites applicants from all nationalities.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Geophysics experience with knowledge of Geology and Subsurface.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Capable of overseeing integration of subsurface data.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential prospects from development campaigns.
• Perform seismic interpretation and mapping.
• Conduct prospect evaluation using geological data.
• Support well drilling operations with geophysics.
• Provide progress reports to management.

Skills

Geophysical data interpretation

3D and 2D seismic mapping

Velocity modeling

Fluid substitution

Pore pressure prediction

Rock physics techniques

Education

University Degree in Geophysics or related field

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Geophysicist

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Identify all of the remaining potential prospects from the asset's development campaign.
• Perform structural and stratigraphic 3D and 2D seismic interpretation and mapping, velocity modeling for depth conversion, quantitative/qualitative seismic attribute analyses, fluid substitution, pore pressure prediction, and rock physics techniques to optimize and high-grade near-field exploration, appraisal, and infill development opportunities.
• Conduct prospect evaluation and ranking using geological and geophysical data.
• Execute thorough well targeting, data acquisition plans, and all related programs, as well as create development well proposals and post-drill evaluations.
• Support well drilling operations with geophysics. Using seismic data, plan and optimize well paths.
• Identify and quantify geophysical/subsurface uncertainties that affect project technical and commercial robustness.
• Provide information to management in order to compile regular progress reports, project status updates, and presentations to Senior Management, partners, and government agencies.
• Support, recommend, and participate in the planning of internal and external work plans, as well as the development of the department's yearly budget.

Requirements

• University Degree or higher in the related field
• 10 years of Geophysics experience with knowledge of Geology and Subsurface.
• Knowledge of Geophysics and associated subjects.
• Capable of overseeing the integration of subsurface, wells, surface, and operating disciplines.
• Able to communicate, internally and externally, with a diverse range of stakeholders from various disciplines.
• Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply.